BYD will soon launch its next electric vehicle in Nepal – Seagull (Mini-Dolphin). CIMEX INC is bringing the compact-size hatchback in Nepal in the Nepali market. The car comes with a 55kW motor and offers up to 405 km per full charge. The car will be affordably priced and shall be a massive entry in Nepal’s auto market. Let’s find out its specifications and price.
CIMEX says that it is bringing the entry-level variant of the car in Nepal and will first bring a sample model. The car comes in Active, Free, and Flying variants with the first one costing below $10,000 dollars.
Likewise, the EV features battery options between 30.8 kWh and 38.88 kWh. But as the company says, we are probably looking at the 30.8 kWh model for Nepal which could be logical in terms of keeping it price-competitive.
BYD is dominating the global market with its electric vehicles and also enjoys a wide presence in Nepal. The Seagull EV will make another fantastic edition to its portfolio of BEV for the Nepali auto customers.
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BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) Overview
Likable for design and affordability, the BYD Seagull is already one of the cheapest electric cars in China. The passenger EV measures 3780mm x 1715mm x 1540mm in length, width, and height respectively. The supermini EV has a wheelbase of 2500 mm and boasts a 4-seater and 5-door setup.
Likewise, the electric hatchback carries ultra-slim overhangs at the ends and has a short bonnet and an upright rear profile. maneuverability and comfort are the key here.
Like the BYD Atto 3 and Seal, BYD Seagull is based on the automaker’s third-generation e-platform. As BYD has started manufacturing Right hand drive EV vehicles in Thailand, we can expect the BYD Seagull global to arrive sooner but only in 2025.
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Design
In the interior, the four-wheeler features a unique cockpit design resembling its “Ocean” siblings and has a 12.8-inch touchscreen that swivels at the touch. Likewise, there’s a digital 5.0-inch gauge cluster.
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Range
BYD Seagull offers up to 405 km CLTC range which is powered by a 38 kWh BYD LFP battery. The other model with a 30 kWh BYD LFP battery provides a 305 km CLTC range. Both batteries support DC fast charging. The company claims that the Seagull fills its juice to up to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The small hatchback is powered by a 55-kW motor with a top speed of 130 km/h.
The 30kWh variant uses sodium-ion battery chemistry which has key benefits. It becomes cheaper for manufacturers to make and are less vulnerable to cold temperatures. However, owners will have to bear the cost of lower energy density and a slower charging rate. So far known, it is the first car with a sodium-ion battery and we can only expect the li-ion variant here in Nepal.
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BYD Seagull Technical Specifications
- Model: BYD Seagull (Mini-Dolphin)
- Status: Expected to launch soon in Nepal
- Dimension: 3780mm x 1715mm x 1540mm
- Max Power: 55 kW
- Max Torque: 135 Nm
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive Type: FWD
- Top Speed: 130 km/h
- Battery Capacity: 30.8 kWh / 38.88 kWh
- Range: 305 km (Lithium iron phosphate) 405 km (BYD blade)
- Charging: Supports both AC/DC charging (80% in just 30 minutes via DC charging)
- Front Tyre: 175/55-R16
- Rear Tyre: 175/55-R16
- Boot space (Litre): 230 liters
- Tubeless Tyres: Yes
- Safety System: Airbags, Rear View Camera, Hill Hold Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, EBD, Brake Assist, etc.
- Suspension Setup: McPherson (Front), Torsion Beam (Rear)
- Seating: 4-Seater
- Wheelbase: 2500 mm
- Ground Clearance: 120 mm
- Kerb Weight: 1160 Kg
- Colors: Sprout Green, Polar Night Black, Apricity White
- BYD Seagull Price in Nepal: Rs 27 – 29 lakh (Active), Rs 30-33 lakh (Free), Rs 35-37 lakh (Flying)- Expected
BYD Seagull price in Nepal and Availability
The BYD Seagull price in Nepal could come at Rs 27- 29 lakhs for the Active variant, Rs 30-33 lakhs for the free variant and Rs 35-37 lakhs for the Flying model. In China, the price of BYD Seagull starts at the price of RMB 69,800, and the highest variant costs RMB 85,800. The global price of the BYD seagull becomes a little higher than China. The EV car is also known as the BYD Dolphin Mini in the Global market.
In terms of availability, CIMEX INC. could bring the much-anticipated BYD Seagull EV in New Year 2025.
BYD Seagull comes in two models: one with a CLTC range of 305 km and the other offering up to 405 km with three different prices. Though it was expected the affordable hatchback will be showcased in Nada Auto Show 2024 (even in LHD), it did not happen.
| BYD Seagull price in China | BYD Seagull price in Nepal (expected) |
| RMB 69,800 (305 Km active) | Rs 27-29 lakh |
| RMB 78,800 (305 km Free) | Rs 30-33 lakh |
| RMB 85,800 (405 km Flying) | Rs 35-37 lakh |
If launched, BYD Seagull will be one of the most attractive options for an electric car for Nepali consumers. Since the car has the lowest price with such features, we can expect BYD to boost its sales with the EV car. When it launches in Nepal, BYD Seagull will compete with Wuling Binguo EV, Nammi 01, Tata Tiago EV and other affordable EV hatchbacks in Nepal.
So, if you are looking for an EV car with such features at affordable cost, I think waiting for Seagull is a great option for you but you can also check out the top mini cars in Nepal for your mobility.
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